WOLLONGONG: Howlin' Wolf co-owner Ben Abraham with just a sample of the 70-odd different beers on offer at the bar. He reckons that could be a beer record for bars in the Illawarra. Picture: Robert Peet

NEWCASTLE: Shipping container cafe in Warabrook not considered _mobile_ by Newcastle City Council. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers

NEWCASTLE: Bushman Dave Manchong with Clancy the shetland pony, who is bound to melt hearts at this year's Newcastle Regional Show. Picture: Simone De Peak

NEWCASTLE: A scooter rider crosses Hunter Street on Tuesday after work began on the light rail project. A section of the street between Auckland and Darby streets is closed to traffic. Picture: Marina Neil